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06 Mar 2017... Death is a reality of life, but the circumstances can vary greatly as different groups have different needs.

01 Oct 2016... Victoria's end of life and palliative care framework is a guide for improving end of life and palliative care services. This summary is for consumers.

01 Apr 2018... While end-of-life care planning can be overwhelming, having the conversation and documenting your wishes early will help to provide clarity and ease potential conflict with family and friends at a time when emotions run high.

03 Dec 2024... This illustrated guide and accompanying video explain how to give medicine through a subcutaneous cannula using a step-by-step approach.  These guides are part of the caring@home package for carers. Caring@home resources are applicable Australia-wide for clinical services, health professionals and carers/families. 

31 Dec 2018... Nurses can use this brochure to introduce carers to how they can help manage breakthrough symptoms safely using subcutaneous medicines.  The brochure is part of the caring@home package for carers. Caring@home resources are applicable Australia-wide for clinical services, health professionals and carers/families. 

10 Jun 2025... This translated flyer is targeted at people with a life-limiting illness and encourages them to plan for their care by talking to their GP about palliative care options.

23 Oct 2024... The What Matters Most Discussion Starter helps older people think about what would be right for them if they became very sick or were nearing the end of life, before a crisis happens. These resources support health and aged care workers to have important conversations with older people, and to include their family and friends in the discussion. The Discussion Starter includes questions about the person, their health, and what they may want at the end of life. Health or aged care workers can use these questions to guide a supportive conversation and help the older person explore what matters most to them.   

Palliative care helps those with an illness that cannot be cured by managing symptoms as well as providing emotional and spiritual support.

A brochure introducing advance care planning.

20 Feb 2021... End of life and palliative care explained: End of life and palliative care helps improve the quality of life for someone who has a life-limiting illness by offering services, advice, information, referral and support. End of life and palliative care offers emotional and practical support to families, friends and carers. Palliative care is not just for people nearing the end of their lives. You can receive palliative care at the same time as other treatments for particular conditions. End of life and palliative care in Victoria is based on person-centred care, which means you and your family are treated in the way you want to be treated.  Palliative care can help you plan your care, including using an advanced care plan. Any person can make a referral for themselves or someone else to palliative care.